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"post_id": "115",
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"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "WANT MORE WEBSITE TRAFFIC? How Small Businesses Can Leverage the Power of Local Search",
"post_content_short": "Whenever you are looking for a product or service in your local area you are probably going to Google it. In this FREE Webinar and article\r\n\twe look at how small business can leverage the Power of Google's Local Search\r\n",
"post_icon": "Local-Search-Free-Webinar.png",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/our-resources\/client-newsletters\/march-2019\/want-more-website-traffic-how-small-business-can-leverage-the-power-of-local-search\/",
"post_date": "2019-03-18 03:38:09"
},
{
"post_id": "114",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/114\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Single Touch Payroll and Small Employers",
"post_content_short": "In ‘the biggest compliance issue since GST’ small employers (less than 20 employees) need to get on board with the ATO’s Single Touch\r\n\tPayroll system from 1st July 2019 to report employee’s superannuation and tax withholding on a pay by pay basis. Find out what\r\n\tyou need to do now….\r\n",
"post_icon": "Single-Touch-Payroll.jpg",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/single-touch-payroll-and-small-employers\/",
"post_date": "2019-03-04 04:31:30"
},
{
"post_id": "113",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/113\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "FREE Webinar on Starting a Business",
"post_content_short": "Starting a Business is an exciting time, but there are so many things to consider it's hard to know where to start. In this Free 30 minute\r\n\tWebinar we examine the processes and pitfalls when Starting Your Own Business....",
"post_icon": "Free-Webinar-on-Starting-a-Business.jpg",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/free-webinar-on-starting-a-business\/",
"post_date": "2019-02-14 03:42:22"
},
{
"post_id": "112",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/112\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "The Foundation Stones of a New Business (Part 8) - Your Website",
"post_content_short": "For a business start-up, your marketing could be the difference between boom, gloom and doom. In the digital and social age your website\r\n\tis the hub of all your marketing … \r\n",
"post_icon": "New-Business-Start-Up-Part-8-Your-Website-is-Your-Marketing-Hub.jpg",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/the-foundation-stones-of-a-new-business-part-8-your-website\/",
"post_date": "2019-02-04 07:49:50"
},
{
"post_id": "111",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/111\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "The Foundation Stones of a New Business (Part 7) - A Marketing Plan",
"post_content_short": "For a business start-up, your marketing plan could be the difference between boom, gloom and doom. Let’s look at the marketing essentials\r\n\tto get you off to a flying start. \r\n",
"post_icon": "A-MARKETING-PLAN.png",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/the-foundation-stones-of-a-new-business-part-7-a-marketing-plan\/",
"post_date": "2019-01-17 23:45:18"
},
{
"post_id": "110",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/110\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Bookkeeping Blunders to Avoid",
"post_content_short": "Bookkeeping may not be everybody’s idea of fun, but it is an essential and unavoidable task in the success of your business. We look at 6\r\n\tcommon bookkeeping mistakes and how to avoid them….\r\n",
"post_icon": "6-Common-Bookkeeping-Mistakes.jpg",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/our-resources\/client-newsletters\/december-2018\/common-bookkeeping-mistakes-to-avoid\/",
"post_date": "2019-01-08 04:51:03"
},
{
"post_id": "109",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/109\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Happy New Year from Business Ignition Group",
"post_content_short": "Happy New Year!\r\n\tMark and the team at Business Ignition Group wish you every success for 2019 and we're back full throttle from today. Wherever the road\r\n\ttakes you financially this year we’ll be there to support you. Dream big. And if those dreams include Starting or Buying a Business this\r\n\tyear, we’ll help you every step of the way....\r\n",
"post_icon": "2019-the-way-ahead-BIG.png",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/niches\/starting-a-business\/",
"post_date": "2019-01-06 23:04:49"
},
{
"post_id": "108",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/108\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "How to Reduce Your Business Risk",
"post_content_short": "Running your own business can be rewarding. You get to follow your passion, choose who you work with and potentially make more money. It\r\n\tsounds irresistible with the flexibility, independence and freedom, however, there is a catch. There are risks but there are also\r\n\tstrategies to help reduce those risks…",
"post_icon": "1.-Risk-Profit-Loss-Word-Blocks.jpg",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-reduce-your-business-risk\/",
"post_date": "2018-12-19 08:03:56"
},
{
"post_id": "107",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/107\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Tax and Your Christmas Party?",
"post_content_short": "Ho, Ho, Ho! It’s coming up to the Holiday Season and you might be thinking of throwing an office break up party or providing your staff\r\n\twith Christmas presents. Without being The Grinch, there are Fringe Benefits Tax implications for both of these scenarios that you need to\r\n\tbe aware of. \r\n",
"post_icon": "Office-Christmas-Party-(1).jpg",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/tax-and-your-christmas-party\/",
"post_date": "2018-12-12 04:21:50"
},
{
"post_id": "106",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/106\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Cash Flow – The Lifeblood of Your Business",
"post_content_short": "With Christmas and the holiday season fast approaching, businesses may find their cash flow suffering particularly if current invoices don't get paid until February next year. This can be catastrophic for seasonal businesses so let’s look at some ways to help improve your cash flow.",
"post_icon": "Keep-Business-Life-Blood-Pumping-(1).jpg",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/cash-flow-the-lifeblood-of-your-business\/",
"post_date": "2018-11-27 03:48:52"
},
{
"post_id": "105",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/105\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Tax Office Launch Mobile Strike Teams",
"post_content_short": "The Tax Office has deployed what they refer to as "mobile strike teams" to uncover business owners attempting to avoid tax, especially to target the cash economy. With plans to visit some 10,000 small businesses in the 2019 financial year nationwide, this follows on from their earlier successful blitz of cash-centric suburbs around Australia. To this end we outline some of the common mistakes the ATO has recently observed. ",
"post_icon": "Tax-Office-Mobile-Strike-Teams.png",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/tax-office-launch-mobile-strike-teams\/",
"post_date": "2018-11-19 06:09:33"
},
{
"post_id": "104",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/104\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Cents per Kilometre Rate Change",
"post_content_short": "The rate for work-related car expenses has increased for the income year starting 1 July 2018. It is now 68 cents per kilometre.This applies if you have chosen to use the cents per kilometre method for calculating work-related car expenses and will remain in place until the Commissioner decides it should be varied.If you are paying your employees a car allowance in excess of 68 cents per kilometre, you need to withhold tax on the amount you pay over 68 cents.",
"post_icon": "68-Cents-per-kilometre.png",
"post_content_type": "url",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.ato.gov.au\/Business\/Income-and-deductions-for-business\/Deductions\/Motor-vehicle-expenses\/Claiming-motor-vehicle-expenses-as-a-sole-trader\/Cents-per-kilometre-method\/",
"post_date": "2018-11-13 06:26:52"
},
{
"post_id": "103",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/103\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "One of the most challenging aspects of starting a new business is sourcing finance. Once you know how much funding you require i",
"post_content_short": "One of the most challenging aspects of starting a new business is sourcing finance. Once you know how much funding you require it’s time to explore your finance options and there are 6 sources of funding available. ",
"post_icon": "Funding-a-Start-Up-Business-loan-from-bank.png",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/financing-your-start-up-business\/",
"post_date": "2018-10-28 10:00:42"
},
{
"post_id": "102",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/102\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "The Foundation Stones of A New Business (Part 6) Legal Issues & Contracts",
"post_content_short": "There are numerous issues to consider when starting a new business. In this article we examine one of the most important issues, the need for legal advice and guidance with contracts, leases and other legal matters. ",
"post_icon": "New-Business-Start-Up-Legal-Issues-and-Contracts.jpg",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/the-foundation-stones-of-a-new-business-part-6-legal-issues-to-consider\/",
"post_date": "2018-10-11 00:50:25"
},
{
"post_id": "101",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/101\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Expand Your Customer Base With Facebook Advertising",
"post_content_short": "Facebook remains every marketer's dream, with access to around 15 million users Australia wide. Advertising on Facebook may provide your business with the opportunity to expand your customer base without costing an arm and a leg. ",
"post_icon": "facebook-thumbs-up-smaller.png",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/our-resources\/client-newsletters\/september-2018\/expand-your-customer-base-with-facebook-advertising\/",
"post_date": "2018-09-21 08:12:04"
},
{
"post_id": "100",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/100\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Death and Taxes",
"post_content_short": "Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, recently passed intestate (no Will) leaving a purported estate worth $108 million. A number of claims have already been lodged which highlights the importance of having a Will. Let's look at the administrative taxation process involved when you’re left to deal with a loved one's estate. ",
"post_icon": "death-and-taxes-word-blocks.jpg",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/death-and-taxes\/",
"post_date": "2018-09-03 01:37:58"
},
{
"post_id": "99",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/99\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "What's on the ATO Hitlist This Year?",
"post_content_short": "The ATO has indicated they are casting a wider net when it comes to claims for home office expenses, work-related expenses and ride-sharing income. Find out what’s under the microscope this financial year. ",
"post_icon": "keyboard-dollar-with-magnifying-glass-iStock_000015767336XSmall.jpg",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/whats-on-the-ato-hitlist-this-year\/",
"post_date": "2018-08-24 01:15:00"
},
{
"post_id": "98",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/98\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "One Simple Secret to Growing Your Business",
"post_content_short": "Our valuable e-book, The 1 Simple Secret to Growing Your Business has moved from our Home Page to our Marketing Services page to make way for our new e-book The New Business Starter Kit. But we don't want you to lose track of this valuable free resource. We hope you find these videos and resources valuable because they have the potential to give your business a serious competitive edge in your industry.",
"post_icon": "1-Simple-Secret-Ebook-Cover-(Orange).png",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/why-you-need-a-website-that-sells\/",
"post_date": "2018-08-20 05:16:02"
},
{
"post_id": "97",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/97\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Law Changes Impacting Business Owners",
"post_content_short": "As a business owner and employer there are a number of legislative changes that came into effect on July 1, 2018 which you need to be aware of including Single Touch Payroll, the continuation of the Superannuation Guarantee Charge Amnesty, increased Minimum Wage Rates as well as changes to Penalty Rates and the Unfair Dismissal Threshold. ",
"post_icon": "Law-Changes-Impacting-Small-Business-Owners-Australia.jpg",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/law-changes-impacting-business-owners\/",
"post_date": "2018-08-16 23:25:50"
},
{
"post_id": "96",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/96\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "The Foundation Stones Of A New Business (Part 5) A Business Plan and Cash Flow Forecast",
"post_content_short": "Eureka! You’ve had that brilliant idea for your new business. Before you can open your doors, there are numerous issues to consider and one of those important issues is having a Business Plan and Cash Flow Budget.",
"post_icon": "light-bulb-hand-holds-little-book-of-big-idea.png",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/the-foundation-stones-of-a-new-business-part-5-a-business-plan-and-cash-flow-forecast\/",
"post_date": "2018-08-01 07:21:49"
},
{
"post_id": "95",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/95\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Beware Just Claiming ‘Standard Deductions’ this Financial Year",
"post_content_short": "The Tax Office warns individuals and business owners not to claim ‘stock standard’ deductions on their tax returns this tax time. Taxpayers mistakenly claim expenses not directly related to their work. ",
"post_icon": "cropped-alarm-one-hundred-dollar-bill-bigstock-Australian-End-Of-Financial-Ye-67083592.jpg",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/beware-just-claiming-standard-deductions-this-financial-year\/",
"post_date": "2018-07-19 03:30:15"
},
{
"post_id": "94",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/94\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "The Foundation Stones Of A New Business (Part 4) The Right Business Insurances",
"post_content_short": "Before you start your new business there are numerous issues to consider. One of the most important issues is making sure you have adequate and appropriate insurances. ",
"post_icon": "New-Business-Start-Up-Which-Business-Insurance_.png",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/the-foundation-stones-of-a-new-business-part-4-the-right-business-insurances\/",
"post_date": "2018-07-10 08:04:02"
},
{
"post_id": "93",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/93\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "The Foundation Stones Of A New Business (Part 3) The Right Business Registrations",
"post_content_short": "It’s exciting when you have that light bulb moment and you’re hit with an idea for your new business. Before you can open your doors, there are numerous issues to consider and you must navigate your way through a maze of rules, registrations and regulations. One of those importance issues is making sure you carry out the right business registrations. ",
"post_icon": "New-Business-Start-Up-Which-Business-Registrations_.png",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/the-foundation-stones-of-a-new-business-part-3-the-right-business-registrations\/",
"post_date": "2018-06-26 04:51:55"
},
{
"post_id": "92",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/92\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "How to Turn Your Website from an Electronic Billboard into a Marketing Machine (Part 3)",
"post_content_short": "In this series of articles we examine the 9 essential website features you need to convert your website from a static electronic brochure to a lead-generation Marketing Machine. This article looks at the importance of Headlines, a Live Chat feature, Testimonials & Social Media Links. . ",
"post_icon": "Website-Marketing-Hub.png",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-turn-your-website-from-an-electronic-billboard-into-a-marketing-machine-part-3\/",
"post_date": "2018-06-15 01:44:07"
},
{
"post_id": "91",
"post_media_url": "\/media\/website_posts\/91\/",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Don’t Leave Profit On The Table",
"post_content_short": "Profit is the way we keep score in business. It is achieved through making the right management decisions and it impacts on your business valuation. You simply can't afford to leave any profit on the table ...",
"post_icon": "profit-improvement-potential-target-shows-business-success-in-trading.jpg",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.businessignitiongroup.com.au\/blog\/dont-leave-profit-on-the-table\/",
"post_date": "2018-05-29 04:26:20"
}
]